The Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti District libraries are partnering with the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) to offer free rides.

Those without air conditioning or a cool place to stay can stop by one of several cooling sites around the county.

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) is partnering with the AADL and YDL to offer library patrons free rides on Saturdays and Sundays between June 10 to August 27.

Those without air conditioning or a cool place to stay can stop by one of several cooling sites around the county to escape the hot weather.

Browse titles for $1 and below at the Friends of Ypsilanti District Library Annual Book Sale this month.

Two events are coming to local libraries to celebrate literacy.

A walking tour in Ypsilanti is encouraging community members to enjoy public art and creative writing.

YPSILANTI, Mich. – The Washtenaw County Health Department will be setting up a no-cost, pop-up COVID-19 testing site at the Ypsilanti District Library Whittaker Branch on Saturday. Testing will be offered to anyone with or without symptoms. Ypsilanti District Library is at 5577 Whittaker Road. Once registered, you may arrive at the testing site anytime during its operating hours. For more information and for a list of permanent testing sites throughout Washtenaw County, visit the Health Department’s COVID-19 testing website.

YPSILANTI – The Washtenaw County Health Department has announced a new pop-up testing site in Ypsilanti on Saturday, Sept. 26. “Coronavirus is still circulating in our community, and free testing for everyone remains important,” Jimena Loveluck, MSW, health officer for Washtenaw County, said in a statement. According to the health department, anyone who is tested should stay away from others until they receive their results. For the latest updates on cases, testing options and more in Washtenaw County, visit www.washtenaw.org/covid19. To contact the Health Department, leave a message at 734-544-6700 or email l-wchdcontact@washtenaw.org.

ANN ARBOR The Ypsilanti District Library and the University Corporation for Advanced Internet Development in Ann Arbor have received over $490,000 in combined grant monies to strengthen library services and community connectedness. The Ypsilanti District Library received $249,788 in grant funding, which will develop its early literacy program, TALK: Text and Learn for Kindergarten. Ann Arbor-based not-for-profit organization University Corporation for Advanced Internet Development, also known as Internet2, received a total of $242,640. The grant funding will go towards improving the organizations Broadband Toolkit and custom Broadband Improvement Plan. The two resources help librarians understand broadband infrastructure and internal information technology environments, as well as advocate for library broadband infrastructure needs.

YPSILANTI, Mich. – The Ypsilanti District Library may be closed but patrons are still able to sign up for library cards, renew expired cards and use the YDL online services. Find Ypsilanti District Library library card applications here. Those with a YDL digital card, or a renewed card, can download books, music, digital magazines and audiobooks. The Ypsilanti library also has a community list of resources ranging from health resources to recreation activities. Related: Here’s how to apply for an Ann Arbor District Library card remotely